Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser space plane is expected to take flight soon, but it seems like “soon” might not be this year. With a development timeline spanning over two decades, the winged spaceplane has garnered a significant following due to its resemblance to NASA’s iconic Space Shuttle. Program manager Dana Weigel from NASA’s International Space … Read more
New data on 3I/ATLAS, a mysterious object in our solar system, has shed more light on its enigmatic features. According to a recent paper, the object exhibits “reddening colors” with no visible tail detected. The authors attribute these features to viewing geometry and low dust production. The discovery of 3I/ATLAS has sparked debate among scientists … Read more
Access to a website has been denied due to concerns about automation tools being used. This issue can occur when JavaScript is disabled or blocked, preventing the proper functioning of certain features on the site. Another possible cause is a browser that does not support cookies, which are essential for maintaining user sessions. To resolve … Read more
Evo 2025, one of the biggest fighting game festivals in the world, has come to an end, but its impact will be felt for months to come. The event saw over 13,000 unique entrants compete in various games, including new reveals from top developers like Capcom, Arc System Works, and SNK. One of the highlights … Read more
The US Department of Agriculture is using a dramatic scene from the 2019 film “Marriage Story” to scare away wolves that have been attacking cattle in Oregon. The drone-powered “wolf hazing” method involves playing loud sounds and bathing the area in spotlight, with footage from the movie’s intense fight scenes used to amplify the effect. … Read more
Skydance Media has announced its future executive leadership team ahead of the August 7 merger with Paramount Global. The new team, comprising highly accomplished industry veterans, will drive Paramount’s transformation for the future. The company is expected to be structured into three primary business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), and TV Media. The full executive leadership … Read more
The seventh episode of The Gilded Age’s third season ended with a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering what happened to George Russell. Did someone shoot him, or was it just a close call? Executive producer and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield is keeping mum on the details, but she does share some insights into other pivotal developments in … Read more
A groundbreaking study estimates that lightning strikes cause the death of up to 320 million trees every year. The researchers, from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), used novel mathematical models to calculate this figure. Their analysis includes only tree deaths directly caused by lightning and excludes those killed indirectly due to wildfires. The study … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been criticized for its handling of a contentious review of a skin cancer therapy from Replimune Group, which led to the treatment’s last-minute rejection. Leadership changes, staff upheaval, and internal dysfunction within the agency have contributed to the decision, leaving Replimune “caught in the middle.” Three FDA … Read more
Systematic research fraud has outpaced corrective measures, according to a study on problematic publishing practices and the networks that fuel them. Researchers analyzed metadata from journals and conferences, as well as publicly available data, to identify patterns of paper mills, brokers, and predatory publishers. The study found that paper mills produce low-quality or fabricated research, … Read more